I am an experienced professional working in a tech organization, and the position I applied for is with Big4 for consulting on risk advisory.
Although I am not currently working in the risk advisory domain, I have a solid knowledge and understanding of the financial world, including passing the CFA exam. I put in a lot of effort to prepare for this interview, considering how challenging it is to secure a front office role (such as Equity Risk Analyst and Trade Advisory) position in Big4.
I am curious to know whether the projects, clients, and industries I have worked in will be checked/verified during the background verification process, either directly or through my reporting manager. What specific information is typically requested as part of the BGV?
I have undergone two BGV processes before, and HR usually inquired about details such as my current position, duration of employment, employee ID, and requested verification of proof of experience documents. Please correct me if my understanding is inaccurate. I acknowledge that different organizations may have varying methods for conducting BGV, but there are likely some standard aspects that are commonly verified.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have. Thank you in advance.
From India, Pune
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1Although I am not currently working in the risk advisory domain, I have a solid knowledge and understanding of the financial world, including passing the CFA exam. I put in a lot of effort to prepare for this interview, considering how challenging it is to secure a front office role (such as Equity Risk Analyst and Trade Advisory) position in Big4.
I am curious to know whether the projects, clients, and industries I have worked in will be checked/verified during the background verification process, either directly or through my reporting manager. What specific information is typically requested as part of the BGV?
I have undergone two BGV processes before, and HR usually inquired about details such as my current position, duration of employment, employee ID, and requested verification of proof of experience documents. Please correct me if my understanding is inaccurate. I acknowledge that different organizations may have varying methods for conducting BGV, but there are likely some standard aspects that are commonly verified.
I would greatly appreciate any advice or suggestions you may have. Thank you in advance.
From India, Pune
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Hello, your question relates to the 'depth' of the BGV that an organization conducts for offered employees.
Although it depends on an organization's policy for conducting various checks during BGV, generally essential details like tenure, position, last drawn CTC, negative performance, integrity, and conduct check, etc., are verified with your past employers.
For specialized roles, organizations might want to check exact technical skills or aspects of your previous roles; it completely depends on your next employer. There is no one uniform approach that the industry takes.
Practical advice - while it is okay to be jittery about it, do not worry. Just submit your forms and stay put. If anything that the BGV agency requires, they usually highlight it to your recruiter, and then they will ask for explanations/more supporting documents. If you have submitted correct information in your forms, it should be okay, do not worry.
From India, Delhi
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Although it depends on an organization's policy for conducting various checks during BGV, generally essential details like tenure, position, last drawn CTC, negative performance, integrity, and conduct check, etc., are verified with your past employers.
For specialized roles, organizations might want to check exact technical skills or aspects of your previous roles; it completely depends on your next employer. There is no one uniform approach that the industry takes.
Practical advice - while it is okay to be jittery about it, do not worry. Just submit your forms and stay put. If anything that the BGV agency requires, they usually highlight it to your recruiter, and then they will ask for explanations/more supporting documents. If you have submitted correct information in your forms, it should be okay, do not worry.
From India, Delhi
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